(1) Subject to section 40, the author, performer, successor in title or agent shall,
in a broadcasting contract, transfer to a company involved in radio or, television
broadcasting or the supplier of audio-visual communication services or other form
of broadcast, the right to broadcast his or her literary dramatic, dramatic-musical or
musical work against payment of remuneration.
(2) A broadcasting contract made under this section may specify—
(a) the exclusive or non-exclusive nature of the right transferred;
(b) the period for which the right is transferred or the number of times the work
shall be broadcast;
(c) the language in which the work is to be broadcast;
(d) the territory in which the work is to be broadcast; and
(e) the amount of the author’s remuneration and mode of payment.
39. Voidable contracts
Any contract made under this Part of this Act which does not include any item
specified in respect of the respective contract or any contract which contravenes a
relevant provision of this Part of this Act is voidable.
40. Remuneration payable to author
The remuneration to be paid to an author under this Part of the Act shall be that
agreed upon by the parties in respect of—
(a) proceeds from the exploitation of the authors’ work, where practicable; or
(b) a reasonable lump sum to off set the expenses incurred by the creation of
the work, plus a reasonable profit.
PART VI—GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO
ADMINISTRATION OF COPYRIGHT
41. Registrar of copyright and other officers
(1) The Minister may, on the recommendation of the board of the Uganda
Registration Services Bureau appoint a Registrar of Copyright.
(2) The Board of Directors of the Uganda Registration services Bureau may
appoint such number of assistant registrars, copyright inspectors and other officers
as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of the duties and functions of the
Registrar of copyrights under this Act.
(3) The assistant registrars, copyright inspectors and other officers shall report
and be subject to the direction of the Registrar.
42. Functions of the registrar
The Registrar shall—
(a) process applications for licences to be issued by the Minister under section
17;